Last chance for course fee cut

A LAST chance for learners to access a discounted course in early years is available.

The course, to gain a diploma for the children and young people’s workforce, is available on Tuesday mornings at The Core, County Way, Barnsley.

It starts on February 19 and runs until July 2014 - giving learners a recognised qualification for employment in the industry. The cost is £702 unless learners have a means-tested benefit or are eligible for other funding help. But from September all new learners will need to take out a loan for the full cost of the course - which is about £1,400.

Book on to an information session by emailing shirleybower@barnsley.gov.uk or calling the Eldon Centre on 01226 775 270.